A cut above the rest: Cork salon offers helping hand to the homeless

Having a haircut is often an emotional experience for a long-time homeless person. When life is about surviving the elements, having your hair washed and styled can have a benefit to your spirit which far outweighs how you look in the salon mirror.

Cork salon owner Joseph Byrne, who recently spent a day cutting hair for the homeless, says he has seen people get visibly upset during the cutting process. Many times they are living a life devoid of touch.